Queues are snaking through town centres across Dorset as demand continues to soar for solar eclipse glasses ahead of tonight’s rare celestial event

A disposable barbecue used by teenagers in a public park has sparked a warning from firefighters

A week of festivities has come to an end in a west Dorset town as crowds gathered for its much-loved annual carnival

National Highways to close A35 Bridport Bypass and layby for Bridport Carnival Torchlight Procession on 23 August 2026. Diversions and signs in place.

Wessex Internet fibre works to close sections of Uploders and New Road, Dorset, from 10 August–11 September 2026; Bridport parking restrictions formalised.

Paris Orly Airport’s Runway 4 will be closed until December 17, affecting thousands of flights in the coming months.

A man has sadly died after being found unresponsive in Bridport

Momentum is building in Bridport as the country prepares for the most stunning solar eclipse for nearly three decades which is taking place tomorrow.

A BRIDPORT shopfront and several homes across west Dorset are among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.

A man has been charged with drink driving following an incident where a boy was injured in a crash at a holiday park

Around six acres of land were affected by a fast-moving fire which spread through gardens, a field, and fence lines near Lyme Regis

Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team identified a vehicle believed to be linked to drug activity through intelligence-led policing.

Firefighters in west Dorset have asked the public to remain vigilant after responding to incidents linked to dry and hot conditions

A PLANNING policy clash could scupper plans to convert a Sherborne hotel into extra care apartments.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Brits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90% of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.

OFFICERS have been stepping up patrols in West Bay aimed at tackling anti-social driving and retail crime

Dorset is set to be plunged back into sweltering heat as a health alert has been issued across the Southwest

A ‘world famous’ group have stepped in to perform at Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis, following the sad news that the Red Arrows will not be coming to town

A week of festivities has come to an end in a west Dorset town as crowds gathered for its much-loved annual carnival

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of trying to sell cocaine in Swanage

Forecasters warn the extreme heat could disrupt transport and power networks as dry, hot weather continues to grip the country.

Gardeners have been advised to cut back 6 plants in August for an extra boost of flowers, including hardy geraniums and Delphiniums

Forecasters have warned that parts of the country could see mid-30s temperatures this week.

A call to a dog stuck on a cliff edge escalated into an emergency calling on multiple coastguards in west Dorset

Take a trip back to the 1960s in west Dorset with some of the stories making the news

This is the story of the long goodbye - the closure of Dorset's railway network

A gentle walk from Wareham Quay follows the River Frome through meadows and reedbeds towards Poole Harbour.

Lyme Regis has ranked among the UK's best staycation spots according to The Sykes Staycation Index 2026

Crowds took to a Dorset harbour to spectate 19 teams from across the country as a popular water polo championship returned over the weekend

The Red Arrows display in Lyme Regis has been cancelled, organisers have regrettably announced.

South West Water has announced it will introduce the temporary measures across parts of Dorset

It’s the feel-good family festival of the summer, where good times are on tap, camping is right next door to the festival site and the famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is just a short walk away.

New head chef Alex Shatford is bringing fresh energy, local produce and bold ideas to Moonfleet Manor Hotel after just six weeks in the role

A walk around the Golden Cap in Dorset has been named one of the UK's best for summer by Which?

Highlands End Holiday Park near Bridport was named among the UK's outstanding family sites by Campsites.co.uk

The best towns for a weekend getaway in England have been named, and Bridport was one of those on the list

Data analysis from the Great British Schools Guide has revealed the nine easiest and hardest primary schools to get into in Dorset.

Merge in turn, or 'zip merge,' is a common system where drivers use both lanes until a closure point, then alternate merging.

The Met Office has warned Brits to brace for a fifth heatwave of the year - see exactly when.

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

A child has been seriously injured in a crash at a holiday park in west Dorset

An incident has taken place near Freshwater Beach in Burton Bradstock

A brewery has confirmed that a road closure that has caused residents to avoid leaving their homes will end one week ahead of schedule

A community space in Lyme Regis that supports everyone from the youth to the vulnerable elderly has been broken into

Excitement is building in town as a pop-up bar and restaurant is set to open soon

Sunny weather for Bridport and Lyme Regis, 7–10 August: highs up to 29°C, moderate to high pollen, gusts to 19mph. Dorset weekend weather forecast.

According to the Environment Agency, Wessex, including Dorset, is now officially in drought

This weekend sees the release of a new film in the Paw Patrol series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Listed building schemes and home improvement plans have been submitted across the west Dorset area, including proposals in Beaminster, Broadoak, Marshwood, and West Milton.